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CEOs face jail and companies a 100 million Kenyan Shillings fine for failing local content rules under a proposed new law. KRA will begin income and expense validation in January 2026. The Court of Appeal abolished the three-year waiting period for c...CEOs face jail and companies a 100 million Kenyan Shillings fine for failing local content rules under a proposed new law. KRA will begin income and expense validation in January 2026. The Court of Appeal abolished the three-year waiting period for civil marriage divorces. JSS teachers demand permanent employment ahead of January school reopening. Police arrested 22 over KCSE exam malpractice, and IEBC warned of disqualification after campaign chaos left two dead. Parliament highlighted fake clauses in petitions challenging the cybercrime law. A former British soldier was arrested in the UK in connection with the 2012 murder of Agnes Wanjiru.••• Listen for full story (5 min)(more in audio brief)
EXPLAINER: Why Kenyans Can Now Divorce on the Same Day of Their Marriage
In a landmark decision, Kenya's Court of Appeal has removed the mandatory three-year waiting period for filing for divorce in civil marriages. This means couples can now dissolve their marriages at any time, even on the same day they were wed.
Teachers Issue Demands to Govt Ahead of January School Reopening
Hundreds of Junior Secondary School (JSS) teachers in Murang'a County staged demonstrations, demanding permanent employment before the January 2026 school reopening. Their one-year internship contracts, which began in January 2025, are set to expire in December with no clear communication on their future.
22 People Arrested Over KCSE Exam Malpractice
The Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI) has arrested 22 individuals for alleged involvement in KCSE exam malpractice across Kenya, as announced by Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba.
IEBC Warns of Disqualification After Campaign Chaos Leave Two Dead
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has warned of potential disqualification after violence during Kasipul parliamentary campaigns on Thursday, November 6, resulted in two deaths. The chaos involved supporters of ODM candidate Boyd Were and independent candidate Philip Aroko.
KRA to Now Validate Income Declared When Filing Tax Returns
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) announced that starting January 1, 2026, it will begin validating income and expenses declared by taxpayers when filing tax returns, comparing them against its internal data sources. This validation will first apply to 2025 returns filed via the iTax platform before June 2026.
Parliament Decries Fake Clauses in Petition Challenging Cybercrime Law
Kenya's Parliament claims "fake inserts" are distorting the public understanding of the recently assented Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes (Amendment) Act, 2024. National Assembly Clerk Samuel Njoroge stated that these fabrications are causing alarm and undermining public trust, highlighting that several entities are challenging clauses never present in the original Bill.
Family Reveals Uganda’s Secret Demands Before Releasing Bob Njagi
The family of Bob Njagi, a Kenyan activist abducted in Uganda, has revealed the stringent conditions imposed by Ugandan authorities for his release, along with Nicholas Oyoo. The two were held for over a month, with Ugandan officials demanding assurances they would cease political activities against President Yoweri Museveni’s government.
British ex-soldier arrested over alleged murder of Kenyan woman in 2012
A former British soldier, Robert James Purkiss, has been arrested in the UK and faces extradition to Kenya in connection with the alleged 2012 murder of Agnes Wanjiru, a 21-year-old Kenyan woman. His arrest follows a warrant issued in September, with human rights lawyers urging swift cooperation between UK and Kenyan authorities to ensure a trial in Kenya.
Agnes Wanjiru murder: Former British soldier arrested
His extradition hearing on November 14 is set to be a key test of the UK's commitment to justice and its often-strained military relationship with Kenya.
Kenya, African Lobby Groups Issue New Demands to Suluhu
A coalition of Kenyan and African civil society organizations under the Pan-African network, Jumuiya Ni Yetu, has demanded that Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan take responsibility for alleged human rights violations following the country’s October 29 general election. They accuse her administration of widespread killings, disappearances, and unlawful detentions, calling for her resignation and an interim transitional government.
DCI Arrests 22 for KCSE Malpractice and Partners with HTI to Fight Human Trafficking
High Court Suspends Cybercrimes Act Sections; EACC Sues Governor Wamatangi for Sh813mn
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22 Suspects Arrested and 19 Cases of Cheating Reported During KCSE Examinations
IMLU Report Highlights an Increase in Killings and Deaths in Police Custody
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